"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim tribute to patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness -- these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. . . . reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles."George Washington

"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters."Benjamin Franklin

methinks the present course will continue until there is a nuclear exchange in the middle east. what happens after that is anybody's guess.

Could happen in Ukraine too. A nuclear detonation in Kiev would decapitate the Ukrainian government and give Putin a good excuse to come on in and help clean up the disaster. Nobody would ever know for sure who pushed the button any more than we will ever know who shot down an airliner with 300 civilians on it.

Incredibly scary time to have a gutless wonder in the White House, at Foggy Bottom and over at the Pentagon all at the same time. We are building to some enormous event, and it won't be the second coming.....